Picking interior colours can feel overwhelming. The good news is that a few simple principles make it much easier to choose a scheme you will love for years. Here are practical ideas that work well in Melbourne homes, from period terraces to new estate houses.
Start With Your Light
Melbourne homes get very different light depending on orientation. North-facing rooms receive warm, even light, while south-facing rooms can feel cool and grey in winter. Warm whites and soft neutrals help south-facing rooms feel brighter, while crisp whites suit sunny north-facing spaces.
Popular Colour Approaches
Warm whites and soft neutrals
Warm whites, greige and soft beige tones are timeless and work with timber floors, stone benchtops and most furniture. They are also a safe choice before selling or leasing.
Deep feature walls
A deep green, navy or terracotta feature wall adds character to a living room or bedroom without overwhelming the space. Keep the other walls light to balance it.
Tonal schemes
Using lighter and darker shades of the same colour on walls, trims and doors gives a calm, designer look.
Test Before You Commit
- Paint sample patches on at least two walls
- Look at them in the morning, afternoon and at night
- View samples next to floors, benchtops and furniture
- Remember colours look darker on large walls than on small swatches
Professional Help
Our team can help you narrow down colours and finishes before we start. See our interior painting and house painting services.
Need help with choosing and applying colours? Call Melbourne Painters Pty Ltd on 0412 028 947 or request a free written quote. We are based in Tarneit and work across Melbourne’s west and Greater Melbourne.
